Romancing the West: A Legacy of American Images : Featuring work from Carole Caroompas

September 6, 2016
Erin Kermanikian

Romancing the West: A Legacy of American Images

William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art

On view: June 10–July 11, 2016This exhibition predominantly features work from the William Rolland Art Collection. Including paintings, sculptures and drawings, the exhibit highlights how Western-themed art influenced ideas about what America is, abroad and at home. Beginning with images of the late 19th-century frontier and early 20th-century works, the exhibition tracks the social, political and cultural implications of these images, while showcasing gorgeous examples of modern and contemporary works.